STUDY GUIDE FOR READING ASSIGNMENT 2
Read Charles Hodge, Systematic Theology, vol. 2
Chapters 6-8
Use the following review questions to discern the important teachings:
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter VI
6.1 Define the office of priest.
6.2 Are ministers sometimes called "priests" in the New Testament?
6.3 Instead of the word "atonement," Hodge prefers to use the term __________ to express the priestly work of Christ.
6.4 What does "vicarious" mean in the context of Jesus' priestly ministry?
6.5 According to Hodge, in what sense does Christ remove our guilt when we put our faith in Him?
6.6 What does "redemption" mean in terms of Christ's priestly ministry?
6.7 What does "expiation" mean in terms of Jesus' priestly ministry?
6.8 What does "propitiation" mean in terms of Jesus' priestly ministry?
Chapter VII
7.1 What does Hodge mean by the "instrinsic worth" of Christ's satisfaction?
7.2 What is the error in the Roman Catholic doctrine of Christ's satisfaction, according to Hodge?
7.3 Galatians 2:21 teaches that if righteousness could come by the law, then....
7.4 What is the primary purpose of the satisfaction of Christ that secures the forgiveness of sinners?
7.5 Explain the distinction between Christ's "passive" obedience and His "active" obedience.
7.6 In the Old Testament sacrificial ceremonies, what gesture symbolized the fact that the animal victim was bearing the sins of the people?
7.7 What chapter in the Old Testament is one of the clearest teachings about Jesus as a vicarious sacrifice who suffered to pay the penalty for our sins? (“He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities.” “With his stripes we are healed.”)
7.8 What is a "propitiation"?
7.9 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “He hath made him to be _____ for us who knew no sin.”
7.10 How does Hodge define "redemption"?
7.11 From what things did Christ redeem us? List the things mentioned in the text.
7.12 How does Hodge define "justification"?
7.13 How does Hodge define "sanctification"?
Chapter VIII
8.1 According to Hodge, what is the key concern in asking the question, "For whom did Christ die"?
8.2 What ancient theologian is known for believing that the doctrine of election also referred to Christ's mission and work, and that it determined for whom Christ died?
8.3 Does Hodge believe that every Bible passage that asserts that Christ died for a people is a denial of the doctrine that He died equally for all men?
8.4 According to Hodge, in what sense did Christ die for all men? Mention all his answers.
8.5 Hodge asserts that when Scripture speaks of the blessings of salvation for "all" men, it is not always referring to all individuals, but rather it frequently means ________.
8.6 How does Hodge understand 1 Corinthians 15:22? ("As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.")